Director Site Head, Facilities

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is committed to enhancing Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership that focuses on strengthening pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based large-scale mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be a cornerstone in Australia's ability to respond to future health threats efficiently. This collaboration not only brings cutting-edge medical technology to the forefront but also emphasizes job creation and local talent development. We're inviting visionary professionals to be part of this transformative journey, making a tangible impact on global health security.

This is a rare opportunity to join Moderna during the foundational buildout of our cutting-edge Technology and Innovation Center in Clayton, Melbourne. As the site Head of Engineering & Facilities, you will be instrumental in building, leading, and scaling the Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Metrology functions across the Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing facilities. You will take a leadership role during the construction, start-up, and commissioning phase of this state-of-the-art mRNA manufacturing site and establish core capabilities for its operational success. Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Maintenance and Operations, you will also be a key member of the Site Leadership Team.

Here's What You'll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Metrology activities at the Melbourne MTIC manufacturing site.

• Serving as a key contributor during the construction, CQV, and operational readiness phase of the new facility.

• Developing and staffing the full Facilities & Engineering (F&E) organization, aligned with the operational readiness timeline.

• Designing and deploying a robust, reliability-centered maintenance program in collaboration with Moderna's global manufacturing network.

• Ensuring compliance with local safety standards, government regulations, and Moderna internal procedures during all phases of the project.

• Collaborating with Moderna Facility Services to harmonize site-level practices with global best-in-class benchmarks.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Defining departmental objectives, performance goals, and vendor management strategies.

• Implementing and maturing maintenance systems covering calibration, spare parts, and preventative programs to mitigate business continuity risks.

• Leading or overseeing investigations, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls with a quality-focused mindset.

• Supporting regulatory inspections, partner audits, and internal compliance reviews with technical and documentation expertise.

• Authoring and approving GMP documentation, SOPs, and technical protocols.

• Building a high-performing, inclusive team culture with clear goals, mentorship, and succession planning.

• Identifying deputies and ensuring business continuity.

• Acting as a cross-functional thought leader, solving complex technical challenges alongside operations, safety, and quality leaders.

• Ensuring strict adherence to GxP regulations and Moderna documentation/data integrity standards.

• Completing all required training plans in accordance with requalification timelines.

The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role:

• "We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description."
  In this site-defining role, you will act as an enterprise leader—not only building core infrastructure, but owning outcomes that impact patient access, product quality, and business continuity across a growing international network.

• "We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients."
  You will have opportunities to shape how maintenance, metrology, and engineering systems are digitally enabled, creating visibility and predictive insights across the site's technology infrastructure. This includes engaging with generative AI tools that accelerate documentation, data integrity, and operational decision-making.

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering field required / Master's degree preferred

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of Facilities and/or Engineering experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries required / Minimum 7 years of experience leading a Facilities & Engineering group

• Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (specify GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP or other applicable standards)

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• As part of Moderna's commitment to workplace health and safety, this role may be subject to pre-employment and periodic medical assessments, in line with relevant legal and operational requirements.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That's why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at  

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